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- [in-sen-si-tiv]
- /ɪnˈsɛn sɪ tɪv/
- /ɪnˈsen.sɪ.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-sen-si-tiv]
- /ɪnˈsɛn sɪ tɪv/
Definitions of insensitivity word
- adjective insensitivity deficient in human sensibility, acuteness of feeling, or consideration; unfeeling; callous: an insensitive person. 1
- adjective insensitivity not physically sensitive: insensitive skin. 1
- adjective insensitivity not affected by physical or chemical agencies or influences: insensitive to light. 1
- adjective insensitivity not readily responsive or aware: insensitive to the needs of the peasants. 1
- noun insensitivity The condition of being insensitive. 1
- noun insensitivity lack of consideration or tact 1
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Origin of insensitivity
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
First recorded in 1600-10; in-3 + sensitive
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Parts of speech for Insensitivity
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adverb
pronoun
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insensitivity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
insensitivity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insensitivity
noun insensitivity
- lethargy — the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
- indifference — lack of interest or concern: We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.
- passiveness — Also, passiveness [pas-iv-nis] /ˈpæs ɪv nɪs/ (Show IPA). the state or condition of being passive.
- dullness — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
- coolness — moderately cold; neither warm nor cold: a rather cool evening.
Antonyms for insensitivity
noun insensitivity
- sensitivity — the state or quality of being sensitive; sensitiveness.
- interest — the feeling of a person whose attention, concern, or curiosity is particularly engaged by something: She has a great interest in the poetry of Donne.
- care — If you care about something, you feel that it is important and are concerned about it.
- concern — Concern is worry about a situation.
- feeling — a quality of an object that is perceived by feeling or touching: the soft feel of cotton.
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